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Childhood Cancer Stories - Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn

“She’s like a rock. I don’t think she cried over it once.”  – Jerry, Kaitlyn’s dad Injuries in high school athletics are commonplace, particularly the… Read More »Kaitlyn

Haven

“You see the worst of a situation, but you also see the best of people.” – Erin, Haven’s mom It wasn’t the notoriously thin Denver… Read More »Haven

Childhood Cancer Stories - Aidan

Aidan

“My brother is my hero. He works hard and never gives up.” – Keely, Aidan’s sister When Aidan started limping around the house, his parents… Read More »Aidan

Amanda

“I’ll be back!” – Amanda Amanda’s sights were set on playing college softball, her dream since she made the high school varsity team as a… Read More »Amanda

Childhood Cancer Stories - Brady

Brady

“I beat cancer. I nailed it!” – Brady When Brady’s mom, April, saw her then 3-year-old son walking around in the backyard hobbled over, like… Read More »Brady

Childhood Cancer Stories - Hana

Hana

“Children, their strength is amazing to me.” – Carrie, Hana’s mom If a child complains about sharp pain in their side, most parents might assume… Read More »Hana

Childhood Cancer Stories - Sophia

Sophia

“I’m one tough cookie!” – Sophia Sophia may not have understood exactly what cancer was when she was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, but she knew… Read More »Sophia

Childhood Cancer Stories - Penelope

Penelope

“After two to three weeks, I’m freaking out because I wondered if the chemo was working.” – Nazia, Penelope’s mom When the doctors discovered a… Read More »Penelope

Childhood Cancer Stories - Zoe

Zoe

“She never wanted to stop, she’s not a quitter. She just kept going.” – Julie, Zoe’s mom In the midst of a child’s fight with… Read More »Zoe

Childhood Cancer Stories - Julian

Julian

“I think I’ll just be happy today.” – Julian “You’re gonna hear tumor, you’re gonna hear cancer and you’re gonna hear little hope, but ignore… Read More »Julian